If you accrued educational debt on the way to becoming a health professional, you may qualify for one of the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs).
Once NIH approves your application, we will repay up to $50,000 each year toward your qualified educational debt. To be eligible, you must be a doctoral-level clinician or researcher who is committed to conducting NIH-relevant research at a domestic, non-profit, or government organization. Find more details at Eligibility and Programs.
NIAID supports the following fiscal year 2024 LRPs:
- NOT-OD-23-142, Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Researchers (LRP-CR)
- NOT-OD-23-146, Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (LRP-IDB)
- NOT-OD-23-143, Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR)
- NOT-OD-23-144, Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP-HDR)
- NOT-OD-23-145, Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Research in Emerging Areas Critical to Human Health (LRP-REACH)
LRP Resources and Links
- Frequently Asked Questions on LRP—Covers eligibility, the application process, and more.
- Application Process Interactive Roadmap—Key decision points and guidance by stage.
- Tips for Writing a Competitive LRP Application—Helpful pointers and common reasons why LRP applications aren’t funded. Find more guidance on the NIAID Loan Repayment Programs page.
- LRP Ambassador Program—Connect to a network of former and current awardees who can share their experiences with you and advise you on preparing a strong application. If you become an awardee, we encourage you to consider joining the ambassador program.
Application and Contact Information
This year’s LRP application window is open from September 1, 2023, through November 16, 2023, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. You must have an eRA Commons ID to apply. Submit your application electronically through the NIH LRP Apply website.
If your science fits NIAID’s Mission and LRP Priorities, reach out to let us know:
- Discuss your application plans with Dr. Jyothi Arikkath at AITrainingHelpDesk@niaid.nih.gov or 301-594-5945.
- Refer to NIAID Loan Repayment Programs for our application guidance and advice.
Should your science better match a different NIH institute or center (IC), then refer to the IC Missions and LRP Priorities or the REACH Priority Statements for each IC’s key contacts.
Direct general questions about LRP to the LRP Information Center at 866-849-4047 or lrp@nih.gov. You may also follow the NIH Division of Loan Repayment on Twitter and Facebook to get more information and application cycle updates.